# Angel Reese Breaks WNBA Finals Record

> Angel Reese scores 30 points and 16 rebounds in Dream's 79-65 win to even WNBA Finals series.
- Title: Angel Reese Breaks WNBA Finals Record · EssentiallySports
- Summary: Angel Reese scores 30 points and 16 rebounds in Dream's 79-65 win to even WNBA Finals series. Angel Reese becomes youngest player to finish WNBA Finals game…
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- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/wnba-basketball-news-angel-reeses-historical-milestones-altercation-with-valkyries-star-national-anthem-controversy-more-as-dream-even-finals-series-against-golden-state
- Author: Ojus Verma
- Published: 2026-10-20T03:13:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: angel reese, atlanta dream, golden state valkyries, wnba, finals, national anthem, foul trouble, rebounds, sports
## Dream flips script after loss
Atlanta Dream won 79-65 to even WNBA Finals series at 1-1 after Game 1 loss.
## Reese breaks 10-game losing streak
Angel Reese scored 30 points and 16 rebounds to end Atlanta's 10-game finals losing streak.
## Reese sets age record
At 24 years 166 days, Reese became youngest player with 20+ points and 10+ rebounds in wnba finals.
## Reese's historic performance
Reese recorded 30 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, and two blocks in 34 minutes.
## Reese's Game 1 struggle
Reese scored 14 points and 12 rebounds on 5-of-11 shooting in Game 1.
## Reese's Game 2 improvement
Reese scored 15 points in first half and 15 after halftime to secure win.
## Reese's post-game comments
Reese said she left points on the board last game and wanted to make up for it.
## Valkyries rookie altercation
Aminata Gueye fouled Reese and was blocked by her after 1:04 left in first quarter.

> you can’t f*** with me bum a**
## National anthem controversy
Both teams skipped national anthem before Game 2 despite Game 1 backlash.
## Foul trouble concerns
Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese nearly fouled out in Game 2.
## Next game date
Dream and Valkyries meet again on Wednesday, October 21 at State Farm Arena.
## Key takeaway

Angel Reese becomes youngest player to finish WNBA Finals game with 20+ points and 10+ rebounds at 24 years 166 days.